Foreign legal consultant sought EB-2 with national interest waiver. AAO affirmed denial, finding petitioner qualified for EB-2 and proposed endeavor had substantial merit but lacked national importance. Industry reports and unsupported assertions insufficient to show prospective impact beyond individual clients.

Legal adviser self-petitioner sought national interest waiver for EB-2. AAO dismissed appeal, holding proposed endeavor as foreign legal consultant lacks national importance; work would benefit specific employers and Brazil-focused clients, not the legal field or U.S. economy broadly.

Advanced degree professional seeks NIW for business endeavor supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. Claimed alignment with U.S. government initiatives and economic benefits would establish national importance. AAO found vague assertions without specific details or probative evidence of broader industry impact; merely working in important field insufficient without demonstrating specific endeavor's national importance.

Project management specialist with advanced master's degree seeks EB-2 NIW for self-employment in urban infrastructure development. Director found substantial merit but no national importance. AAO affirmed, holding proposed endeavor lacks national scope or broader implications beyond applicant's own business, and lacks sufficient evidence of prospective impact or regional benefit.